The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, succumbed on Tuesday following a recent revelation of a rare leukemia diagnosis.
Family and Institution Announces the Passing
Her passing was confirmed in a social media post from the Kennedy Presidential Library.
“Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will forever remain in our hearts.”
Insight into the Diagnosis
As detailed in a personal essay in November, she disclosed that she had been suffering from a type of blood cancer with a uncommon variant.
This form of cancer is a cancer that targets the bone marrow and blood cells.
The family asks for privacy during this time as they mourn this profound loss.